K-State's Annual Fair Trade Market Place

November 18 & 19 , 2009 10-7 pm

 DEADLINE FOR SIGN-UP IS FRIDAY NOV. 13 AT 5PM!!!!

Want to  VOLUNTEER at the Market Place?

To sign up view the dates and listed times. Select an open spot by clicking on one of the dates below and send a message to fairtrade@tryufm.org with your name, email, phone number and time slot. Note that only your name will be posted online, other information is for our records only.

Wednesday November 18, 2009

Thursday November 19, 2009

What is Fair Trade?

Fair Trade is a movement to create a more equitable system of global trade. Fair Trade focuses on direct relationships between producers overseas and buyers in the U.S., Canada, Australia and Europe. The Fair Trade system is based on parity, accountability, transparency, and mutual respect in business practices. Fair Trade certification of products ensures that the products were produced under ethical and sustainable conditions including:  

· Payment of a fair wage/price in the local context  

· Creating opportunities for disadvantaged or marginalized producers  

· Gender equity  

· Safe and healthy working conditions   

· Environmental protection and sustainability  

Fair Trade connects us as consumers to the producers and artisans who create the products we buy. This encourages us as consumers to think about where our products come from and what went into producing those products. 

Get involved on campus?

Click here to view the Vendor List!!